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Fleet Network Pty Ltd D/L No. 20462 Your Vehicle Salary Packaging Experts 1300 738 601 Filling Fast - Bookings Essential 07 3261 2140 Learn to speak like a leader ...in just one day! De veloped by ex-military trainers NEWS 7 Army July 9, 2009 By Tpr Michael Franchi 20 STA Regt received a boost in its operational capability after receiving two upgraded Weapon Locating Radars (WLR) under Project Land 58. The AN/TPQ-36 WLRs are the first of seven to be delivered to the unit, which provides an interim operational capabil- ity. They incorporate the latest software upgrades for the unit's target aquisition systems. Army will receive a remaining three WLR units by the end of the year provid- ing a full WLR operational capability. The handover ceremony at Gallipoli Barracks on June 25 was attended by Commander 1 Div Maj-Gen Michael Slater and members of the unit, who were on hand to demonstrate the functions of the new system. WLR operator LBdr Jeromy Last said the upgrades provided a wider range of useability including a user-friendly Windows-based interface. "It can store up to 500 targets and set priority zones to monitor," he said. "We then can either provide counter- battery fire or send a UAV over the area and get a better idea of what is in the area." The upgraded WLR provides a means of early warning for ground forces by being able to locate enemy artillery, mor- tars and rockets. Up to 10 firing locations can be deter- mined simultaneously by using the radar data gathered from the firing paths of enemy shells and rockets. A WLR is run by a nine-person sec- tion including a three-man recon detach- ment led by a lieutenant and the six-per- son radar detachment led by a sergeant. The WLR system was introduced into service in 1987, but under Land 58 Phase 3 its service life will be extended to 2015 .from the original life of type of 2007. By Steve Ridgway A TIGER Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) has been suc- cessfully trial-loaded onto a C- 17 Globemaster aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley. XO Air Movements Training and Development Unit Maj Stuart Ware said while the air-load trial was chal- lenging it was done without a hitch. "RAAF engineers and loadmas- ters needed to check that the Tiger could be safely loaded into and restrained within the cargo hold of the C-17 aircraft," Maj Ware said. "It was an opportunity to cer- tify the Tiger for air-transportability around Australia and the world." It was the final Army helicopter to be test-loaded aboard the giant aircraft, flown by 36 Sqn from the RAAF Air Lift Group. Black Hawks, Chinooks, Kiowas and MRH90s have already undergone the assess- ment. "The next phase is to assess whether the C-17 is capable of air lifting two Tigers," Maj Ware said. "Integrating the Tiger into the C- 17 certified load list would provide Defence with a global ARH force projection capability." Sgt Dave Morley ASK diggers what the Australian Army's most famous battle in Vietnam was and they will tell you it was Long Tan. The lesser-known Battle of Fire Support Base (FSB) Coral was much bigger. It lasted 26 days, involved 56 contacts and resulted in 26 Australian KIAs with more than 100 wounded. At the time it was the first and only Australian brigade action since World War II. A Long Tan veteran, former Sgt Bob Buick, was quoted as say- ing "Long Tan could be classed as a major skirmish compared to the fierce action at Coral." Leonie Jones, lecturer in Creative Media at the University of Southern Queensland, asked: "Why don't we know about this"? The end product after two years, thousands of hours work, 115 inter- views and a visit to Vietnam, is a one-hour oral history DVD. They'll Come Looking for You was made with the financial support of 12 Fd Regt (Vietnam) Association, the Coral Reunion Group and the University of Southern Queensland. The DVD aims to highlight the courage and sacrifice of diggers at the Battle of FSB Coral. XO at the Capability and Technology College Maj Daryl Johnson reviewed the DVD and said from a historical viewpoint it was informative and accurate. The DVD can be purchased for $28 includ- ing postage and handling from 12 Fd Regt (Vietnam) Association by emailing jallen@datamasteranz.com. 20 STA Regt on target for future Tiger trial a success On target: Comd 1 DIv Maj-Gen Michael Slater is briefed on the WLR systems capabilities by Bdr Tyron Dansey and LBdr Jeromy Last, 131STA Bty. Photo by Tpr Michael Franchi Battle of Coral features on DVD Smooth operators: A Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter is loaded into the C-17A Globemaster. Photo by ACW Jessica Smith Sweater khaki There is stock of sweater khaki in Clothing Stores. The alternative is the Garrison Jacket. Poly rank, garrison jacket Poly rank for the garrison jacket is available from clothing stores for purchase. Tracksuit, small Stocks have been delivered to cloth- ing stores. Defective clothing To report a defect against a clothing item, a RODUM is to be submitted in addition to any unit promulgated instructions. A web user guide can be accessed at http://vbmweb.sor. defence.gov.au/rodum/Documents/ RODUM%20Web%20User%20Guide %20Ed16%20-%20Nov%2008.pdf Your questions If you have questions related to cloth- ing entitlements, prices or availability, please contact the Army Clothing Hotline -- Sgt Anthony Romkes, Tel: 03 9282 6602 or email anthony. romkes@defence.gov.au. CLOTHING UPDATE